Bach

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

Mostly conjunct
Many rising sequences
Some scalic runs
Lots of ornaments like grace notes and trills

Question 2

Harmony

Answer 2

Uses standard chords, mainly I, IV, V
Diatonic
Perfect cadences signal ends of sections
Functional harmony
Occasional suspensions
Many pedal notes
Mainly root position and first inversion chords

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

Texture is polyphonic
Contrapuntal
Much use of imitation
Fugal
The flute and violin often play in unison
The instruments play in counterpoint

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

Ternary form

Question 5

Metre + Tempo

Answer 5

Metre is 2/4
Played allegro - fast

Question 6

Tonality

Answer 6

Main tonality is D Major
B section is in the relative minor of B minor
Key often modulates to A major and E major, indicated by accidentals

Question 7

Rhythm

Answer 7

Much use of triplets and dotted rhythms
Harpsichord plays some semi-quaver runs
First subject begins with an anacrusis
Mostly uses short, fast notes
Stretto towards the end of the B section

Question 8

Instruments

Answer 8

The piece uses a group of solo instruments known as the concertino, which includes the flute, violin and harpsichord
There is also a string orchestra, which makes up the ripieno
The bass/cello and harpsichord sometimes act as a basso continuo, playing the bassline while the harpsichord realises the chords on top
The harpsichord part is virtuosic